Pillock Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm waiting for the scale model roadworker set including one man with a shovel to lean on, three men with their feet up and some tiny flasks of tea. eddyramrod, egg, RayMK and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I sadly sold this, it was plastic, so I suspect ex Norev I also had an Estafette Both sadly sold in one of my clearouts Anyhow, I have 2 fresh arrivals from DC Motors of this parish, GR12 CELLAR WUD BUY AGEN . The Over had missing wipers which seems common on this model, with 2 on ebay recently been the same, so spares stash raided, along with a mirror for it. Snapped it with my other very brown Rover P6B, and the casting differences are quite noticeable. Tincorner is nice, and now quite rare, shame Oxford did it in LHD, and I wish they would develop their budget 1/43 Cararama range, as they would sell by the bucketload Junkman, Burnside, Skizzer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 friend was at an airshow and spotted this on a stall and got it for 20 quid Burnside, egg and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wandering around a few Blackpool junk shops earlier today and I was delighted to find these at a very reasonable rate Skizzer, Frogchod, 155V6 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Top work there Amishtat Split_pin and Mercrocker, you both mentioned you might have a Zodiac engine, thanks for the offer, but I've just won a breaker on the bay...I should be able to recycle the shell. Skizzer, Burnside and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Jings I completely forgot about that, sorry! I have a bunch of breakers up in the loft, I will need to see what I have thats might be of use to someone. eddyramrod, egg and Burnside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 if anyone has the bonnet for the dinky zodiac i could give it a fine new home after deciding the ACME 3000 replacement is SHIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Top work there Amishtat Split_pin and Mercrocker, you both mentioned you might have a Zodiac engine, thanks for the offer, but I've just won a breaker on the bay...I should be able to recycle the shell. Very Mad Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Two more for restoration Not sure what to do with the Safari, I might have a go at removing the roof rack.In the background is another waterslide experiment, this time my old work van (RIP ) Any tips on window restoration before I order new from modelcarparts.com ? egg, Junkman, RayMK and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I've been putting the window sections in with the shells when I've been stripping paint; the caustic soda seems to work pretty well, especially if you "encourage" it a bit with an old toothbrush. Frogchod, Junkman and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just got home from a weekend away to find some more goodies awaiting. Thanks again Mr. Cog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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junkyarddog Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Today's car boot sale find is this track by Triang. I only bought it because I liked the box art. Made in Northern Ireland by spot on. It looks largely complete,the cars are in poor shape though. egg, morrisoxide, Burnside and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Two more for restoration Not sure what to do with the Safari, I might have a go at removing the roof rack.In the background is another waterslide experiment, this time my old work van (RIP ) Any tips on window restoration before I order new from modelcarparts.com ?dsv.jpgSaloon window restoration has been solved by me being ham fisted and breaking it Safari will as original as I found some yellow paint I'll have a go at restoring the Safari windows but I've ordered new glass in case I fark this up too.Coming soon will be a car transporter towed by a modified Altaya Citroen U55, so if anyone is missing a Bedford TK tractor unit that'll be available soon for postage cost. I'm not adding up what I just spent on the interweb, but I'm sure it's more than the booze that's loosened my wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Our own 320Touring has a fairly large and varied selection of 60s Corgis for sale which would be suitable for restoration. I can give him a nudge... egg, Amishtat and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Get him on this thread! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 The cars are currently at my place so if I have time I will take some photographs of them. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Windows. - If they aren't cracked, they are restorable. - If there is paint on them, throw them into the Caustic Soda solution you stripped your bodies with. Note: Do NOT use paint stripper on them! - If they are scratched, sand them with 400 grid sandpaper until completely smooth. Then with 600 grid. Yes, they will be milky then, but worry not. - Regardless whether you sanded them or not, polish them using a Micro Mesh finishing kit. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003RTABUK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I know this is giving you sticker shock, but I had mine for at least ten years and countless windows and paint jobsand - you guessed it - Norevs! - were polished with it. This shit is totes amazeballs and there isn't anything better, trust me on this. - Once you have polished your windows, apply Future/Klear/Pledge acrylic floor polish with a soft brush. You can use the same stuff to seal your waterslide transfers. egg, Skizzer, mercrocker and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I had that trik trak as a kid in the 70s. Alanism 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I had that trik trak as a kid in the 70s.Was it any good? Looking at the box art my one looks very 1960ish. Some more from yesterday's finds....Corgi wild honey dragster. Norev mk3 Escort. Majorette Ford Capri mk2.I'm planning on painting it to match my real one,sans the rust! Corgi Martin Walters Ford transit camper. Matchbox VW Caddy. Matchbox Rover SD1 with slidey sunroof. Corgi and Hotwheels Ford transit wrecker.Identical castings!I guess they must have bought the rights from corgi. Corgi Leyland fuel tanker. Junkman, Split_Pin, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Mattel at one point owned Corgi, so no doubt half inched shedloads of castings, I've seen several appear as Hot Wheels over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I'm in two minds whether to restore this one ex-Datsuncog, it's quite appealing as is RayMK, eddyramrod, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hmmm....always a dilemma with a reasonably good model. I tend to keep them until a better one comes along and then Ebay it for its newly appreciated value* that has accrued* since you bought it. JYD's Wild Honey is a good case in point - much the same condition as mine which I would really like to re-do as a 60s drag car with some proper wheels and in-period decals. junkyarddog, egg and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I'm in two minds whether to restore this one ex-Datsuncog, it's quite appealing as is IMG_20180709_201910.jpg Do not paint! Only restore stuff in really bad condition. In fact, carefully select the worst example you can find, if you want to restore a model.The worst example that's still restorable that is, which depends a bit on your skills. A deal breaker for me is for example broken castings.There are people on here and out there who can do magic in recreating entire body sections, but God not gavet me this ability. egg and mercrocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Besides, you'd be amazed how well you can touch up models that are only slightly chipped.Mix paint to match, touch it in with a small paint brush, then use the Micro Mesh finishing kit to blend it all together. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I think I've done 5-6 models this summer, and I think they all justified it. However, it can become a production line, albeit one with BL productivity levels. I'll leave the Alfa! mercrocker, Junkman and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 But...I might just tidy up the wheels so they are all silver in the same places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I think it was a 60s toy.Work best if the track pieces were fasten down as the cars could easily deflect them. junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 I'm in two minds whether to restore this one ex-Datsuncog, it's quite appealing as is With castings like this in reasonable shape I tend to just give them a good scrub with and old toothbrush and some soap and water.Brings them up a treat. Sometimes you can find a sharpie or similar felt tip in a close enough shade to touch up a few chips here and there,or if you feel brave add some weathering/rust to them. The choice is yours egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Most if the late Corgi Juniors stuff was rereleased as Hotwheels after it was released again under the Autocity banner in the early 1990's. Some of the stuff was actually better as Hotwheels, the wheels definitely were. The old Autocity track was fantastic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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